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#605 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 30% in state

Foley Intermediate Elementary

Middle School · Foley Public School District · Foley, MN

A middle school in Foley, MN where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

840 NORMAN AVENUE N, Foley, MN 56329

  • Math 54% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,910
Chronic Absenteeism8.6%

Students at Foley Intermediate Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Foley Intermediate Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,586/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Foley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,728

Median home value

$260,300

Median rent

$1,032/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Foley Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Foley Intermediate Elementary is listed in FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Foley Intermediate Elementary

Foley Intermediate Elementary is a public middle school in Foley, MN, part of Foley Public School District, serving approximately 743 students in grades 4th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Foley Intermediate Elementary

What grades does Foley Intermediate Elementary serve?

Foley Intermediate Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 8th.

How many students attend Foley Intermediate Elementary?

Foley Intermediate Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Foley Intermediate Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Foley Intermediate Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Foley Intermediate Elementary rank in MN?

Foley Intermediate Elementary ranks #605 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Foley Intermediate Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Foley Intermediate Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Foley Intermediate Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Foley Intermediate Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Foley Intermediate Elementary a charter school?

No, Foley Intermediate Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Foley Intermediate Elementary a Title I school?

No, Foley Intermediate Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foley Intermediate Elementary?

31.5% of students at Foley Intermediate Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 8th
Enrollment
743
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.6%
Area population (ZIP 56329)
7,700
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56329; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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